Election Day Cocktails!

As the votes are being tallied this election day, mix up a fun libation or two to celebrate the momentous occasion.  No matter the outcome, these cocktails are sure to be winners for all parties. Cosmopolitician You can’t have elections without politicians, and politicians are just better with a Cosmopolitician in hand! 1 ½ oz.…

Whiskey Elements by Time & Oak

Introducing Whiskey Elements by Time & Oak, the oak stave that is the answer to all of life’s biggest questions.  Well, maybe that is an overstatement, but to downplay the Whiskey Element in the least would be to deprive yourself of great barrel-aged product without waiting years to enjoy it. Simply drop an Element into…

Raising the Bar at the Bar

It seems that America has small batch, artisan, and culinary fever.  From food to wine, beer to coffee, the trend is rampant in 2015.  So why stop there?  Bring on the cocktails! Culinary influences from the kitchen are trickling into cocktail bars, especially inside fine dining.  In 2015 look for more infused spirits.  And not…

Blackberries: From Bush to Shrub

Kombucha, kefir water, shrubs…drinks made with an assist from bacteria have, of late, been seen as an opportunity for flavor expansion, and although not by any means a new concept, they are grabbing hold as quality ingredients are being used to create exciting crafted flavors that help take a slightly “blah” drink to new levels…

What’s a “Dandy Donkey,” you ask?

The makers of Cock N’ Bull Ginger Beer are at it again. This time, they have added a new flavor to their repertoire with Cock N’ Bull Cherry Ginger Beer, and a custom cocktail to accompany it. Last fall, we introduced you to copper mugs and the Moscow Mule, made with original Cock N’ Bull…

Tax Day – Inevitable & Unavoidable

Tax Day. It’s inevitable. Unavoidable. It lingers in the back of your mind and, if you are anything like me, you let it simmer there as long as possible before facing it. The pile of forms and the even-bigger pile of tax laws—some apply to you and some don’t, and just figuring that part out…

Glassware 101

The equipment you buy for your restaurant establishment sets the tone for your guests’ general dining experience.  Glassware is no exception.   What you serve your drinks in matters—it adds to the general look and feel of the restaurant, to the ambiance, to the mood you wish to impart to the diners who patronize your place…